Hieronyma macrocarpa Müll.Arg.

  • Filed As

    Euphorbiaceae
    Hieronyma macrocarpa Müll.Arg.

  • Collector(s)

    P. J. Grubb 1221 with J. R. Lloyd, T. D. Pennington & T. C. Whitmore, 03 Aug 1960

  • Location

    Ecuador. Cerro Antisana. 2 mi SE of Borja.

  • Habitat

    Montane forest.

  • Description

    Emergent tree, 20 m x 170 cm. fr black when ripe, rather Insipid drupes, favored by humans and birds. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 21794

    Occurrence ID: 6864bb39-e7bf-4d25-a368-aa9e69e7fe70

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Ecuador

  • Locality

    Cerro Antisana. 2 mi SE of Borja.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1737 m. (5699 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -0.5, -78

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Respiratory System Effects/Disorders

  • Level 3 Use

    Antasthmatic

  • Use Notes

    breathing difficulties

  • Level 1 Use

    FOOD/FOOD ADDITIVES/BEVERAGES

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Food/Food Additives/Beverages)

  • Level 3 Use

    Comestible

  • Use Notes

    Fruits black when ripe, favoured by hgumans

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